RFQ 19GT5023Q0024 - Construction of Kiosks.pdf

Guatemala, April 5, 2023

To: Prospective Quoters

Subject: Request for Quotation 19GT5023Q0024 – Construction of Kiosks

Enclosed is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Construction of Kiosks for the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala - INL. If you would like to submit a quotation, please complete the required portions of the attached documents, and submit your offer to: GuatemalaBids@state.gov

Please use ONLY the address provided above to send your offer, including the name of your company and the solicitation number in the email subject. Offers sent to any other email addresses may not be considered valid.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting a technically acceptable offer at the best trade-off price. We intend to award the contract based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

The following site visits have been scheduled:

Tuesday, April 18 – Location at Zone 18 at 9:00 AM Wednesday, April 19 – Location at Zone 6 at 9:00 AM

Please submit an email to CifuentesIG@state.gov if you are interested to participate not later than April 13, 2023, including full name and personal identification number of personnel attending the visit.

Due date to submit questions for this solicitation is April 19, 2023, by 17:00 hours. Submit your questions via email to CifuentesIG@state.gov.

Quotations are due May 2, 2023 by COB 17:00 hours. You will receive an automatic response from the GuatemalaBids@state.gov inbox once your bid has successfully been received. If you do not receive this automatic response, please contact Ingrid Cifuentes by telephone at (502) 2326-4274,

(502) 3071-9635 or by email to CifuentesIG@state.gov.

Email bids should not contain attachments greater than 10MB in size, or they may be refused by the system. Quotation documents should be .pdf, .tif, or .gif files only. Please include the name of your company and the RFP number in the subject line of your email submittal.

Sincerely, Juan G. Ortiz Contracting Officer mailto:GuatemalaBids@state.gov mailto:CifuentesIG@state.gov mailto:CifuentesIG@state.gov mailto:GuatemalaBids@state.gov mailto:CifuentesIG@state.gov

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19GT5023Q0024

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

04/05/2023

PAGES

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

PR11548730

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE GT500

AMERICAN EMBASSY GUATEMALA CITY

Avenida Reforma 7-01, Zona 10, ATTN: GSO - PROCUREMENT SECTION Guatemala

GUATEMALA

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

AMERICAN EMBASSY GUATEMALA CITY

Boulevard Austriaco 11-51 Zona 16, ATTN: GSO

GUATEMALA CITY

GUATEMALA

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME Ingrid G Cifuentes

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) +502 3071-9635

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

Statement of Work

11. The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 120 calendar days after receiving award, x notice to proceed. This performance period is x mandatory negotiable. (See 11 ).

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 17:00 (hour) local time 05/02/2023 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, x is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES x NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

AMOUNTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE 30C. DATE 31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BY 31C. AWARD DATE

PART 1 – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 CONTRACT PRICE

The Contractor shall complete all work (including furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services) required under this contract for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified. This price shall include all labor, materials, overhead (including insurance required by FAR 52.228-3, Workers’ Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance), and profit.

Clin # Description Quantity Unit Price

Construction of Kiosk #1:

4 calle between 13 and 14 avenida Colonia Lavarreda, zone 18, Municipio de Guatemala, Departamento de Guatemala.

1 Each

Construction of Kiosk #2:

Diagonal 10 (Avenida La Pedrera) 25-50, Mercado Candelaria, Colonia Proyectos 4-3, zone 6, Municipio de Guatemala, Departamento de Guatemala.

1 Each

Total Price

3 DBA Insurance 1 Each

Grand Total

B.2 VALUE ADDED TAX

Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the CLIN rates. Instead, it will be included in the Invoices submitted for payment. An IVA form will be provided for 12% tax.

B.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT

B.3.1 This is a firm, fixed- price contract payable entirely in the currency indicated in the SF-1442. No additional sums will be payable for any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment, or labor, or because of the Contractor's failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required. The Government will not adjust the contract price due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. The Government will only make changes in the contract price or time to complete due to changes made by the Government in the work to be performed, or by delays caused by the Government.

B.3.2 The Contractor shall provide to the U.S. Government new, not previously used, equipment in strict compliance with the specifications at the agreed upon firm fixed price. In the event of non-compliance with the specifications, the U.S. Government reserves the right to demand collection(s) or reject this requirement in its entirety.

B.3.3 The firm fixed price shall include the equipment, certificates of origin, operator’s manuals, warranty certificates, and any other documentation mandated.

B.3.4 The Contractor shall complete all work (including all labor, material, equipment) required under this contract for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified herein. This price shall include all labor, services, materials, equipment, overhead, costs for insurance, profit, travel, DBA Insurance, and any other costs required to perform and complete all services necessary to deliver the required items to 4 calle between 13 and 14 Avenida, Colonia Lavarreda, zone 18, Municipio de Guatemala, Departamento de Guatemala and to Diagonal 10 (Avenida La Pedrera) 25-50, Mercado Candelaria, Colonia Proyectos 4-3, zone 6, Municipio de Guatemala, Departamento de Guatemala.

The Government will make payments based on quantities and unit prices only to the extent specifically provided in the contract.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 CHARACTER AND SCOPE OF WORK

The US Embassy - INL Guatemala is seeking a Contractor to provide construction services to build two community kiosks for the Municipality of Guatemala City. One located in 4 calle between 13 and 14 Avenue, Colonia Lavarreda, zone 18, Municipio de Guatemala, Departamento de Guatemala and another placed in Diagonal 10 (Avenida La Pedrera) 25-50, Mercado Candelaria, Colonia Proyectos 4-3, zone 6, Municipio de Guatemala, Departamento de Guatemala.

The Contractor shall perform all services for the construction of both kiosks identified in the Scope of Work (SOW).

1. Drawings - As an attachment to this SOW are design drawings of the kiosks structures to be constructed to assist in the understanding of the structure. In case of differences between small and large-scale drawings, the latter will govern. Where a portion of the work is drawn in detail and the remainder of the work is indicated in outline, the parts drawn in detail shall apply also to all other portions of the work.

2. Specifications: Attached to this SOW are material specifications for the kiosks to be built to help understand the projects.

3. The Contractor shall furnish all materials and provide all equipment and labor necessary for the competition of the projects.

C.2 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall address the following during the performance of the projects.

1. Preliminary work:

1.1. Cleaning, clearing and removal of topsoil from the area where the Kiosks will be located.

1.2. Creation of a provisional protective fence in the location where the Kiosks are going to be built.

The fence must be made of galvanized sheet metal, wooden studs, nails, tie wire, including a chain and padlock for the entrance gate of the fence.

1.3. Placement of an identification sign for each of the kiosks with the name of the project, location, and number of construction license. Signs must be made of weather-resistant materials.

1.4. Demolitions indicated in plans and of any existing concrete base, asphalt, curbs, sidewalk, removal, and modification of any element that is within the area to be intervened. All the demolition of elements or structures that hinder or interrupt the location for both Kiosks should be taken into consideration for removal.

Concrete slab foundation at Zone 6 will be demolished by host nation in advance of Contractor mobilization.

1.5. Removal, dismantlement and/or relocation of the elements that hinder what is projected in the construction plans.

1.6. Traces for the new construction and excavations that are required in the plans for both Kiosks.

1.7. Controlled landfills in each area to execute the projects, which must be carried out according to the specifications indicated in plans ES-101 to ES-104 (Verify corresponding structural plans for each project). The subgrade must be shaped and later, a controlled compaction fills of not less than 95% must be made. The “selecto” material to be used for backfilling must be clean and of good quality.

1.8. All material to be used as fill must be free of organic matter, garbage or other waste and must be previously accepted by the COR, all remaining material that is not used for fill, garbage and all kinds of waste will be removed from the project by the Contractor.

1.9. Filling ad compacting of the cement soil layer should be considered and compact the cement soil layer (select + cement) indicated in plans for the plaza areas of the kiosks.

1.10. The contractor must rectify measures for both projects, as well as the areas of demolitions, excavations, fills and, in general, verify all the work necessary for the correct execution of the projects prior to their start.

1.11. The Contractor must provide a warehouse space, provisional sanitary services, water, and any other industrial safety equipment for all workers during the construction stage of each of the projects.

1.12. The Contractor must take the necessary steps to provide electricity and provisional drinking water during the execution of each one of the projects.

1.13. The Contractor must consider having security personnel to safeguard the materials and equipment to be used during the execution of the projects. Any damage, theft, or mishap during the execution of the projects will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

1.14. For the location of the kiosk in projects 4-3 zone 6, the Contractor must consider within the demolitions, excavations, and fillings that in the area there is a masonry type of construction consisting of a one level hut, reinforced concrete boxes, box type pool, and carry out the sealing of the existing well, prior to carrying out the project site.

1.15. For the location of the kiosk in Colonia Lavarreda zone 18, the host nation partner will remove the playground assemblies in the footprint of the project site in advance of the Contractor’s mobilization to site.

1.16. In the area of Lavarreda zone 18, the contractor must consider the modifications required for the existing perimeter wall of the park, as indicated in the overall project plans.

2. Structure:

2.1. Foundation: Each Kiosk is made up of a 0.10 m thick foundation slab with 4,000 PSI concrete + 6x6-4.5/4.5 iron grid and foundation beams with 4,000 PSI concrete + reinforced with 60,000 PSI reinforcing steel according to measurements and specifications indicated in plans of structures ES-101 to ES-104 corresponding to each project.

2.2. Columns, Slabs, Beams and Slabs: Each building is made up of a system of 4,000 PSI + concrete columns, slabs and beams reinforced with 60,000 PSI reinforcing steel, 0.12 m thick slab with 4,000 PSI concrete + 6x6-2/2 iron grid, according to measurements and specifications indicated in structural plans ES-101 to ES-104 corresponding to each project.

2.3. Walls: Each building will have block walls of 0.19 x 0.19 x 0.39 of 100 Kg/cm2 and 0.14 x 0.19 x

0.39 of 100 Kg/cm2, type B. To achieve shielding protection in the walls, all the holes in the blocks must be covered with river sand, which must be clean and of good quality. The blocks must be modulated according to the modulation plan indicated in the structural plans. (See structural plans ES-101 to ES-104 corresponding to each project).

2.4. Lightweight windowsills:

2.4.1. These refer to the exterior overhang located over the window of the monitoring area and community service entrance for each of the kiosks, the sills are made up of a main structure of rectangular tube of 2” x 4” plate 16 + continuous welding, square tube profile of 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” 16 sheet metal + continuous welding, 6 mm thick double-wall polycarbonate sheet and edge banding (flashing). The covers with dimensions of 2.25 m. x 1.25 m. according to the light cover detail plan A-505 and the corresponding structural anchor detail plan ES-104 for each project.

2.4.2. The entire metal structure of lightweight roofs must be painted with lead-free anticorrosive rich in zinc + two coats of light gray epoxy paint. (The gray color of the lightweight roof metal structures should be the same shade of gray as the exterior walls.)

2.4.3. The anticorrosive must be rich in zinc by 54%, free of lead and friendly to the environment.

2.5. Ladders:

2.5.1. A ladder attached to the wall is included for each Kiosk, which will have steps which will be made of 1" x 2" x 1/4" Sheet 12 stainless steel tubes, anchored by means of 4" x 6" x 1/4" plates. 4" + 3 1/2" x 3/8" expansion bolts. The entire ladder must be made of stainless steel, as indicated in detail on plan A-503 and corresponding anchors on plan ES-104 for each project.

2.5.2. It should be considered in the ladder anchored to the internal wall, on axis B, between axes 1 and 2, the filling of 4,000 PSI concrete in the holes of the blocks for the correct anchoring of the steps of the ladder. Additionally, non-slip tape should be included on the stairs throughout the width of each step to prevent slipping.

2.6. Roof:

2.6.1. Railing (handrail): A stainless-steel handrail is contemplated in the perimeter area of the building's terrace, as indicated in detail plans A-504 and corresponding anchorage in plan ES- 104 for each project, the handrail must be made of a Ø 2 tube” with supports every 1.00 m of Ø 2” stainless steel tubes, anchoring plates + expansion bolts (consider the change of the handrail in the curb area of the hatch).

2.7. Finishes:

2.7.1. The exterior walls must be left with a monolayer base + white monolayer + light gray waterproofing paint.

2.7.2. In interior walls must be left with a monolayer base + white monolayer + white epoxy paint.

2.7.3. The interior floors will be smooth concrete + non-slip graphite gray epoxy paint.

2.7.4. Exterior floors and slabs (garage and terrace) will be made of smooth concrete + light gray waterproofing epoxy paint.

2.7.5. For the vents, consider on the interior side of the building that they must be left with a base + white monolayer + white epoxy paint and for the exterior they must be left with a base + white monolayer + light gray waterproofing.

2.7.6. The interior ceiling of the building must be made of smooth concrete + base + white monolayer + white epoxy paint.

2.7.7. In the sanitary service and kitchenette area, white tile will be installed in a 0.20 x 0.31 m format, with a 5 mm white armhole, considering that in the sanitary service the height will be

2.10 m and, in the kitchenette, it will be above the level of the top at a height of 1.30 m.

2.7.8. In the sanitary service area, an elongated white one-piece toilet will be installed, a white pedestal sink, both fixtures with stainless steel faucets, as well as stainless steel rectangular towel rail accessories, stainless steel paper dispenser (must be for large paper rolls) and a mirror with a stainless-steel frame, specifications indicated on plan A-513.

2.7.9. In the kitchen area, a single-pit stainless steel dishwasher with stainless steel taps will be installed, which will be embedded in a kitchen cabinet with a gray granite top according to the specifications indicated in plans A-514 and A-515.

2.7.10. All shades of paint, accessories and other materials must be validated by the COR, prior to their application or installation.

2.7.11. Corresponding plans must be verified for each project.

3. Doors and windows: For both Kiosks the following should be considered in terms of doors and windows:

3.1. Doors: The doors of the Kiosks must be armored, complying with the following indications:

3.1.1. Door’s type P1, P2 and P4 are made up of a 2 1/2” x 1/8” angular frame, a main frame + internal reinforcements of 2” 16 sheet square metal tube + 1/8” smooth sheet plated on both sides + cartridge hinges and cylinder locks with 3 locking points with 4 nickel-plated steel pins of 14 mm, measures 30 mm x 30 mm.

3.1.2. The P3 type door is made up of a 1 1/2" x 1/16" angular frame, a main frame + internal reinforcements of 1" 16 sheet square metal tube + 1/16" smooth sheet metal plated on both sides + cartridge hinges and specific lock for sanitary service.

3.1.3. All doors must be painted with two coats of zinc-rich, lead-free anticorrosive + two coats of graphite gray epoxy paint and must have gaskets to prevent water and dust seepage, among others (consider dust covers on the doors P1 and P4). inner face).

3.1.4. The anticorrosive must be rich in zinc by 54%, free of lead and friendly to the environment.

3.1.5. The locks, handles, handles, and butterflies of the doors must be made of nickel-plated steel / stainless steel, as indicated in the plans, and must be previously validated with the supervisor designated by the Municipality of Guatemala. Consider that all doors must have a handle on the inside and outside.

3.1.6. All shades of paint, accessories and other materials must be validated by the COR, prior to their application or installation.

3.1.7. Measurements and specifications for doors must be verified in the detail plan for doors A-509 corresponding to each project.

3.2. Hatch: The hatch of the Kiosks must be armored, complying with the following indications:

3.2.1. The hatch will be sliding and will be made up of a square tubular profile frame and interior reinforcement of 1” 16 sheet metal + 1/8” bent smooth sheet + Rollers with bearings anchored to the hatch, so that the hatch runs on the rail, additionally includes rails for the hatch with 2" x 1/8" angle + 1" x 1/8" angle + 3 1/2" x 3/8" expansion bolts anchored to curb;

2" square tubular sheet metal 16, as hatch rail bracket + 4" x 4" x 1/8 " platen + 3 1/2" x 3/8" expansion bolts, 1" x 3/16" flat iron puller. (see specific details of the hatch in plane A-510).

The hatch must be painted with two coats of zinc-rich, lead-free anticorrosive + two coats of graphite gray epoxy paint, including high-performance polyurethane elastomeric sealant on metal joints with concrete and packaging to prevent water dust leaks among others.

3.2.2. Measurements and specifications must be verified in the corresponding A-510 hatch detail plan for each project. Any change, modification, and/or adaptation that the executing agency needs to make must be previously validated with the COR and must not represent additional costs for the project.

3.3. Fixed windows:

3.3.1. All the windows of the building are made of a graphite gray ballistic steel profile and 24 mm thick armored glass for ammunition from 9 mm to 0.45 natural color + polarized.

Measurements and specifications must be verified in the corresponding A-511 window detail plan for each project.

3.3.2. For the V3 window of the front facade, the implementation of past documents must be considered, adapting the ashlar of the window in the area where it is to be placed, as indicated in plan A-511.

3.3.3. All shades of paint, accessories, and other materials such as the tinted shade must be validated by the COR prior to their application or installation.

3.4. Palette windows:

3.4.1. Outward-facing louvered windows are indicated as zenithal ventilation made up of graphite gray aluminum profiles with 3 mm natural color glass louvers. Measurements and specifications must be verified in detail plans A-503 and A-511 corresponding to each project.

3.4.2. All profiles and window frames should be painted with two coats of lead-free, zinc-rich anticorrosive + two coats of graphite gray epoxy paint.

4. Facades:

4.1.1. According to what is indicated in the detail plans of mesh and die-cut sheet, on the surface of exterior walls, square tube frames of 1” x 1” plate 16 will be welded to plates of 2 1/2" x 4" x 1/4" + 3 1/2" x 3/8" expansion bolts, for anchoring to walls, 1 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/8 raised expanded sheet metal plates will be anchored on the frames "fixed with metal screws + pressure washers. The mesh plates will be painted in alternating green and gray, alternation of colors must be verified in elevations in plans A-201 and A-202 corresponding to each project.

4.1.2. The main facade is made up of a 2" x 8" rectangular tube metal frame 16 plate + 3" x 3/8" expansion bolts anchored to the masonry wall with a welded 2" x 1/4" plate. to main frame, secondary frame horizontally made of 1” x 2” rectangular tube, 16 sheet metal welded to main frame + 24-gauge die-cast sheet metal + 1" screws as sheet anchor to structure. The main frame, the secondary frame, and their anchors They should be painted with two coats of lead-free zinc-rich anticorrosive + two coats of light gray epoxy paint, the die-cut sheet and its anchors should be painted blue.

4.1.3. The main facade will have illuminated signs, letters with the name of the project:

“Kiosco Comunitario” (3D block-type sign) + institutional logos (light boxes with acrylic front).

Verify the corresponding A-512 plan for each project and request from the Urban Planning Unit of the Municipality of Guatemala, the art of the institutional logos and letters to be placed, prior to their manufacture.

4.1.4. Verify measurements and details in plans A-506, A-507, A-508, A-512 and elevation plans A-201 and A-202 corresponding to each project.

4.1.5. All shades of paint, accessories, and other materials, as well as signs must be validated by the COR, prior to their application or installation.

4.1.6. All metallic elements must be painted with two coats of lead-free, zinc-rich anticorrosive + two coats of epoxy paint according to the corresponding color.

5. Facilities for the projects:

5.1. Potable Water Facilities:

5.1.1. The Kiosks will have a drinking water system through a connection to the existing supply system in the sector, the executor must consider making the connection to the limits of the project site. The host nation partner has committed to providing this domestic water connection point to the limit indicated in drawings for both Zone 6 and Zone 18.

5.1.2. The construction of the entire drinking water network for projects with 160 PSI PVC pipe must be included, according to diameters and lengths indicated in the corresponding IH-102 plan for each project. The executing agency must also consider the construction of the water connection. drinkable with all its accessories, keys, boxes and counter included.

5.1.3. A water storage tank with a capacity of 1,100 liters or similar is also required, which must be left installed with all its accessories, so that it can be filled by the existing network or by water tanker trucks to maintain continuous operation within both Kiosks.

5.1.4. Measurements and specifications must be verified in plans for drinking water facilities IH-101, IH-102, IH-302, IH-303 corresponding to each project.

5.2. Sanitary and Storm Drainage Installations:

5.2.1. The wastewater and rainwater from the buildings network will be directed to manholes through 4" diameter pipes, which will end in a unifying box which will be connected through a household candle to the municipal drainage network, as indicated in the corresponding IH-202 drainage facilities plan for each project.

5.2.2. It should include the construction of the entire sanitary and storm drainage networks with all its accessories, boxes, and PVC and/or concrete pipes as indicated in the plans, considering the construction of the candle and the connection to the general network of drainage (municipal collector) as indicated in the plans of the sanitary and storm drainage installations for each Kiosk.

5.2.3. Measurements and specifications must be verified in plans for Drainage Installations IH- 201, IH-202, IH-301, IH-302, IH-303 corresponding to each project.

5.2.4. For drinking water and drainage connections, the executing agency must verify plans and rectify the location of the general networks on sites, considering that during execution there may be variables in terms of the depth and distances of the existing networks.

5.2.5. After the processing of the request for services by the Municipality of Guatemala, the Contractor must carry out the connections to main networks of drinking water and drainage with the support of EMPAGUA.

For drainage throughout the construction phase, the connection to sewage will be made at location indicated on drawing or the limits of project site. Where a sewage connection may be found beyond the limits of the project site, the host nation will provide the resources necessary to complete the run from limits of project site to sewage connection point.

5.2.6. The contractor must consider in his schedule a minimum of 2 months, in parallel to the construction for the request of drinking water and drainage services to make the corresponding connections in both projects.

5.2.7. The contractor must consider all the materials, equipment, and tools necessary for the respective connections to the drinking water and drainage networks for both projects.

6. Electrical installations:

6.1. For the electrical installations of the buildings, it is contemplated that they will be connected through an aerial connection to the existing network of the Electric Company through the connection that will be connected directly to the meter that will direct the electricity to the flip on board that it locates within each of the buildings which will provide power to all outlets, switches, lamps and other electrical elements contemplated for both buildings.

6.2. The outlets must have GFCI protection, NEMA 4 polarized to earth and the exterior ones must also have a double plate for exteriors, they must have simple and double switches, the interior lighting will be a ceiling light + formal circular screw-type lamps + LED-type lights and the exterior ones will be reflectors attached to mesh with LED type lights, they must have a NEMA-4 classification, have IP65 protection and be vandal-proof. Electrical specifications and details must be verified in the corresponding electrical installation plans for each project.

6.3. The construction by the contractor of the entire electrical power network for both projects is contemplated, including the construction of the connection with all its accessories and electrical elements.

6.4. Measurements and specifications must be verified in electrical installation plans IE-101, IE-102, IE-

103, IE-201, IE-202, IE-203, IE-301 corresponding to each project.

6.5. For the processing of the request for electrical energy services by the Municipality of Guatemala, the executing agency must consider in its schedule a minimum of 1 month in parallel to the constructions.

6.6. The contractor must verify that all electrical installation piping has no obstructions in all circuits, making use of metal guides in both buildings and validating it with the supervisor appointed by the Municipality of Guatemala.

7. Special Facilities:

7.1. Included within both Kiosks is the Contractor must assure the special installations for the intercoms, surveillance camera system including the connection with all its accessories, t as indicated in corresponding IES-102 plan for each project.

7.2. The contractor must verify that all the piping for special installations does not have obstructions in all the circuits, making use of a metal guide in both buildings and validating it with the supervisor designated by the Municipality of Guatemala.

8. Generalities:

8.1. The contractor must include the entire system of forms for columns, beams and slabs that guarantee the necessary covering in the structures according to the structural requirements for both projects, considering complying with what is stipulated in the plans and making rectifications to the leveling of the walls and in overview of the entire structure.

8.2. Consider using good quality materials and recognized brands that meet the structural specifications required for both projects. The Contractor shall furnish all materials needed for the project. The cost of any materials or equipment required in conjunction with the services rendered herein shall be included in the proposed firm fixed-price.

8.3. All structural elements must be validated by the COR, also considering the stairs, covers and handrails prior to installation.

9. General cleaning:

9.1. During the construction of both projects, the work areas must be kept clean by periodically extracting rubble deposited in authorized municipal landfills and the construction area must be kept duly marked for the protection of the neighbors who pass through the place.

9.2. The Contractor must consider the dismantling of the perimeter fences and the removal of the provisional elements used during the construction process.

10. General considerations:

10.1. The information in this document should be verified in conjunction with the planning and specifications for both projects.

10.2. Any discrepancy or doubt regarding the planning of the projects, should be consulted with the COR, so that he can validate or resolve the doubts that arise during the execution of both projects.

10.3. The Contractor is responsible for having qualified personnel in the projects and carrying out the pertinent consultations in advance to obtain the validations of the works by the supervisor appointed by the Municipality of Guatemala.

10.4. The Contractor must use high-quality materials and recognized brands for the construction of both projects.

10.5. All changes or adjustments regarding the constructions, materials, paint, finishes, accessories, windows, doors, installations, and other elements indicated in the plans must be validated by the COR and the CONTRACTING OFFICER so that they can validate and/or give a better option. If their approval is not obtained, the required changes may be requested for the benefit of the project and the executing agency must assume the necessary expenses without these representing additional costs for the project.

10.6. The Contractor must provide the necessary equipment and tools (drill, tongs, crowbar, pickaxe, shovel, hammer, chisel, level, ruler, wheelbarrow, etc.) and industrial safety equipment (helmet, gloves, steel-toed boots, protective glasses, reflective vests, etc.) for managers, foremen, masons, assistants, warehousemen, supervisors, and other personnel who will be involved during the construction process of both projects.

10.7. The Contractor will provide the necessary machinery for the supply, transfer, and transportation of the materials and waste required during the execution of the projects.

10.8. The clearing of trees, clearing or, failing that, their felling will be executed by the host nation.

Clearing and grubbing of all other vegetation within the project footprint is to be considered in Contractor's proposal. Likewise, the transfer and correct disposal of the waste to an authorized municipal landfill, the work will also include the due conservation of all vegetation and objects destined to be conserved as indicated in the plans.

10.9. Any change, adaptation and/or modification that must be made to improve both projects must be validated by the supervisor appointed by the Municipality of Guatemala.

10.10. The Contractor must verify pantones and paint codes for the buildings in the specifications document for both projects and validate it with the COR prior to its application.

10.11. The contractor must provide weekly schedule and work progress reports to the COR, for both projects.

10.12. The contractor must provide guarantees to INL for all the materials, accessories and other elements included in the constructions at the end of both projects.

10.13. Quality Control – the appointed COR has the right to inspect all services. The Contractor shall maintain quality control over suppliers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship to produce work of specified quality.

10.14. When indicating good quality materials, the contractor must consider that it refers to the fact that these materials must comply with all the norms and regulations in force regarding construction in Guatemala.

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

Contractor shall mark all supplies for delivery as follows:

1 Construction of Kiosk #1: 4 calle entre 13 y 14 avenida Colonia Lavarreda, zona 18, Municipio de Guatemala, Departamento de Guatemala.

2 Construction of Kiosk #2: Diagonal 10 (Avenida La Pedrera) 25-50, Mercado Candelaria, Colonia Proyectos 4-3, zona 6, Municipio de Guatemala, Departamento de Guatemala.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSE(S) IS/ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(48 CFR CH. 1):

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JAN 2017)

52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

52.246-26 REPORTING NONFORMING ITEMS (NOV 2021)

E.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Contractor shall institute an appropriate inspection system set forth in a Quality Assurance Plan.

The plan shall include checklists of duties to be carried out, ensuring these duties are carried out by the https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d9a7851186785ba2b1896db79b1b6b29&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl supervisory staff and senior employees, and carrying out weekly inspections to determine whether the various services are being performed according to the contract. The Contractor shall provide copies of the weekly inspection reports to the COR.

The Contractor shall correct and improve promptly any shortcomings and substandard conditions noted during inspections. The Contractor shall bring any conditions beyond the responsibility of the Contractor to the attention of the Contracting Officer or COR.

E.2.1 MONTHLY REPORT: The Contractor shall submit to the COR a monthly progress report, along with the monthly invoice, summing up observations resulting from the inspections, progress, difficulties or irregularities encountered, resolution of problems, measures taken to improve conditions, recommendations, and other matters related to this contract.

E.2.2. INSPECTION BY GOVERNMENT: The COR, or his/her authorized representatives, will inspect from time to time the services being performed and the supplies furnished to determine whether work is being performed in a satisfactory manner, and that all supplies are of acceptable quality and standards.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any countermeasures or corrective action, within the scope of this contract, which may be required by the Contracting Officer because of such inspection.

E.3 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

E.3.1 DEFINITIONS

(a) "Substantial Completion" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the Contracting Officer in writing to the Contractor, on which the work (or a portion designated by the Government) is sufficiently complete and satisfactory.

Substantial completion means that the property may be occupied or used for the purpose for which it is intended, and only minor items such as touch-up, adjustments, and minor replacements or installations remain to be completed or corrected which:

1. do not interfere with the intended occupancy or utilization of the work, and

2. can be completed or corrected within the time required for final completion.

(b) The "date of substantial completion" means the date determined by the Contracting

Officer or authorized Government representative as of which substantial completion of the work has been achieved.

E.3.2 USE AND POSSESSION UPON SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

The Government shall have the right to take possession of and use the work upon substantial completion. Upon notice by the Contractor that the work is substantially complete (a Request for Substantial Completion) and an inspection by the Contracting Officer or an authorized Government representative (including any required tests), the Contracting Officer shall furnish the Contractor a Certificate of Substantial Completion. The certificate shall be accompanied by a Schedule of Defects listing items of work remaining to be performed, completed or corrected before final completion and acceptance. Failure of the Contracting

Officer to list any item of work shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with the terms of the contract. The Government's possession or use upon substantial completion shall not be deemed an acceptance of any work under the contract.

E.4 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.4.1 DEFINITIONS

(a) "Final completion and acceptance" mean the stage in the progress of the work as determined by the Contracting Officer and confirmed in writing to the Contractor, at which all work required under the contract has been completed in a satisfactory manner, subject to the discovery of defects after final completion, and except for items specifically excluded in the notice of final acceptance.

(b) The "date of final completion and acceptance" means the date determined by the

Contracting Officer when final completion of the work has been achieved, as indicated by written notice to the Contractor.

E.4.2 FINAL INSPECTION AND TESTS

The Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer at least five (5) days advance written notice of the date when the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection and tests. Final inspection and tests will be started not later than the date specified in the notice unless the Contracting Officer determines that the work is not ready for final inspection and so informs the Contractor.

E.4.3 FINAL ACCEPTANCE

If the Contracting Officer is satisfied that the work under the contract is complete (with the exception of continuing obligations), the Contracting Officer shall issue to the Contractor a notice of final acceptance and make final payment upon:

(a) satisfactory completion of all required tests, a final inspection that all items by the Contracting Officer listed in the Schedule of Defects have been completed or corrected and that the work is finally complete (subject to the discovery of defects after final completion), and

(b) submittal by the Contractor of all documents and other items required upon completion of the work, including a final request for payment (Request for Final Acceptance).

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (48

CFR CH. 1):

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

F.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to:

(a) commence work under this contract within ten (10) days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed,

(b) prosecute the work diligently, and

(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than one hundred and twenty (120) days.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises and completion of “punch list” items.

F.3 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

F.3.1 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, or any extension, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of US$100.00 for each day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Default clause.

F.3.2. ASSESSMENT AND APPORTIONMENT OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Liquidated damages will be assessed from the completion date indicated in the contract or extensions thereof to the date of substantial completion as actually achieved by the Contractor, as determined by the Contracting Officer.

F.4 CONTRACTOR'S SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

(a) The time for submission of the schedules referenced in Section I, 52.236-15, "Schedules for Construction Contracts", paragraph (a), is hereby modified to reflect the due date for submission as "ten

(10) days after receipt of an executed contract".

(b) These schedules shall include the time by which shop drawings, product data, samples and other submittals required by the contract will be submitted for approval.

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(c) The Contractor shall revise such schedules (1) to account for the actual progress of the work, (2) to reflect approved adjustments in the performance schedule, and (3) as required by the Contracting Officer to achieve coordination with work by the Government and any separate contractors used by the Government. The Contractor shall submit a schedule which sequences work to minimize disruption at the job site.

(d) All schedules shall be in the English language and any system of dimensions (English or metric) shown shall be consistent with that used in the contract. No extension of time shall be allowed due to a delay by the Government in approving such deliverables if the Contractor has failed to act promptly and responsively in submitting its deliverables. The Contractor shall identify each deliverable as required by the contract.

F.5 ACCEPTANCE OF SCHEDULE

When the Government has accepted any time schedule, it shall be binding upon the Contractor. The completion date is fixed and may be extended only by a written contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer. Acceptance or approval of any schedule or revision thereof by the Government shall not (1) extend the completion date or obligate the Government to do so, (2) constitute acceptance or approval of any delay, or (3) excuse the Contractor from or relieve the Contractor of its obligation to maintain the progress of the work and achieve final completion by the established completion date.

F.6 NOTICE OF DELAY

If the Contractor receives a notice of any change in the work, or if any other conditions arise which are likely to cause or are actually causing delays which the Contractor believes may result in late completion of the project, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer. The Contractor’s notice shall state the effect, if any, of such change or other conditions upon the approved schedule, and shall state in what respects, if any, the relevant schedule or the completion date should be revised. The Contractor shall give this notice not more than ten (10) days after the first event-giving rise to the delay or prospective delay. Only the Contracting Officer may make revisions to the approved time schedule.

F.7 NOTICE TO PROCEED

(a) After receiving and accepting any bonds or evidence of insurance, the Contracting Officer will issue the Contractor a Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall then prosecute the work commencing and completing performance not later than the time period established in the contract.

(b) It is possible that the Contracting Officer may elect to issue the Notice to Proceed before receipt and acceptance of any bonds. Issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the Government before receipt of the required bonds or policies shall not be a waiver of the requirement to furnish these documents.

F.8 WORKING HOURS

All work shall be performed from Monday through Saturday from 7am to 5pm except for the holidays identified below.

Consider any holidays when planning the work schedule. Other hours, if requested by the Contractor, may be approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative. The Contractor shall give 24 hours in advance to COR who will consider any deviation from the hours identified above. Changes in work hours will not be a cause for a price increase.

(a) The Department of State observes the following days* as holidays:

April 6 Thursday Holy Thursday (G) April 7 Friday Good Friday (G) May 1 Monday Guatemalan Labor Day (G) May 29 Monday Memorial Day (A) June 19 Monday Juneteenth (A) July 3 (Observed) Monday Army Day **June 30 (G) July 4 Tuesday U.S.